5 Explosive Crude Plays

Crude oil futures hit one-year highs on Wednesday, leading many to speculate that the rise toward the $150 all-time peak hit last spring is still in force. The move is a combination of two strong forces simultaneously at play: the weakness in the U.S. dollar and a recent increasing demand for fuel.  IN PICTURES: Digging Out Of Debt In 8 StepsFears of the dollar spiraling lower (the U.S. Dollar Index also hit new lows this week) have pushed many investors into commodities like gold and oil, traditional investment "parking" spots when fears of a crisis arise. In addition, both OPEC and the International Energy Agency recently raised their demand forecast for 2010, citing progress in the ongoing global economic recovery.Here are five oil plays that have consequently been gushing of late and should continue to do so if that move higher is indeed still on. (For a primer on the oil industry, refer to our Oil and Gas Industry Primer.)Bakken Oil PlayersKodiak Oil & Gas Co. (NYSE:KOG) is an American exploration company with assets focused i...
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Geokinetics downgraded by CapitalOne southcoast

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GEOKINETICS INC Files SEC form 8-K, Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

Show all filings for GEOKINETICS INC | Request a Trial to NEW EDGAR Online Pro Form 8-K for GEOKINETICS INC 27-Aug-2009Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits Copyright © 2009 Yahoo! Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy - Terms of Service - Copyright/IP Policy - Send Feedback SEC Filing data and information provided by EDGAR Online, Inc. (1-800-416-6651). All information provided "as is" for information...
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Geokinetics Announces Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call Schedule

HOUSTON, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Geokinetics Inc. (NYSE Amex: GOK) today announced plans to release third quarter 2009 financial results on Thursday, November 5, after the market closes. In conjunction with the release, Geokinetics has scheduled a conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on Friday, November 6, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Central Time). What: Geokinetics Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call When: Friday, November 6, 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Central Time) How: Live via telephone by dialing (800) 762-8779 for domestic callers or (480) 629-9770 for international callers and asking for the Geokinetics call a few minutes prior to the start time, or live over the Internet on Geokinetics' website at www.geokinetics.com under Investor Relations. A telephonic replay will be available through November 20, 2009 by calling (800) 406-7325 for domestic callers or (303) 590-3030 for international callers, in both cases using pass code 4175966#. A webcast archive will also be available at www.geokinetics.com shortly after the call and will be accessible for approximately 90 days. For more information, please contact Donna Washburn at DRG&E at 713-529-6600 or email ...
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Q3 2009 GEOKINETICS INC Earnings Release - After Market Close

Earnings Announcements for Thursday, November 5CompanySymbolTimeConferenceCall21st Century HoldingTCHC2:00 pm ET3I INFRASTRUCTURE3IN.LBefore Market OpenAbiomed, Inc.ABMDBefore Market OpenListenABOVENET INCABVTAfter Market CloseListenAbraxis BioScience, Inc.ABIIBefore Market OpenListenAccelrys Inc.ACCLAfter Market CloseListenACI Worldwide, Inc.ACIWBefore Market OpenACTIONS SEMICONDUCTOR CO LTDACTSAfter Market CloseActive Biotech ABACTI.STTime Not SuppliedActivision Blizzard, Inc.ATVIAfter Market CloseAdecco SAAHEXF.PK01:00 am ETAinsworth Lumber Company Ltd.ANS.TOAfter Market CloseAir MethodsAIRMAfter Market CloseAker ASAAKERTime Not SuppliedALAMOS GOLD INCAGI.TOBefore Market OpenAlaska Communications Systems GroupALSKAfter Market CloseAlexandria Real Estate...
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Geokinetics Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

HOUSTON, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Geokinetics Inc. (NYSE Amex: GOK) today announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2009. The Company reported total revenues of $96.8 million and a net loss applicable to common stockholders of ($4.8) million, or ($0.45) per share. Third Quarter Financial Highlights(All data in millions, except per share amounts) Q3 2009* Q3 2008 % Change ------- ------- -------- Revenues $96.8 $123.1 -21% Gross Margin, defined below, as a % of Revenue 31% 23% EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measurement defined below $16.4 $18.4 -11% EBITDA as a % of Revenue 17% 15% (Loss) Income Applicable to Common Stockholders ($4.8) $0.2 (Loss) Earnings per Diluted Share ($0.45) $0.02 * Includes special charges of $0.5 million or $0.04 per share for severance costs Nine Month Financial Highlights (All data in millions, except per share amounts) 9 Mos 2009* 9 Mos 2008 % Change ----------- ---------- -------- Revenues $388.6 $356.8 9% Gross Margin, defined below, as a % of Revenue 28% 22% EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measurement defined below $71.6 $49.2 46% EBITDA as a % of Revenue 18% 14% Income Available to Common Stockholders $0.4 $...
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Geokinetics Announces Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call Schedule

HOUSTON, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Geokinetics Inc. (NYSE Amex: GOK) today announced plans to release third quarter 2009 financial results on Thursday, November 5, after the market closes. In conjunction with the release, Geokinetics has scheduled a conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on Friday, November 6, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Central Time). What: Geokinetics Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call When: Friday, November 6, 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Central Time) How: Live via telephone by dialing (800) 762-8779 for domestic callers or (480) 629-9770 for international callers and asking for the Geokinetics call a few minutes prior to the start time, or live over the Internet on Geokinetics' website at www.geokinetics.com under Investor Relations. A telephonic replay will be available through November 20, 2009 by calling (800) 406-7325 for domestic callers or (303) 590-3030 for international callers, in both cases using pass code 4175966#. A webcast archive will also be available at www.geokinetics.com shortly after the call and will be accessible for approximately 90 days. For more information, please contact Donna Washburn at DRG&E at 713-529-6600 or email ...
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GEOKINETICS INC Financials

PERIOD ENDING30-Sep-0930-Jun-0931-Mar-0931-Dec-08Total Revenue96,850  144,839  146,919  117,758  Cost of Revenue67,214  102,479  108,234  91,925  Gross Profit29,636  42,360  38,685  25,833  Operating ExpensesResearch Development -   -   -   -  Selling General and Administrative13,205  12,605  13,303  10,055  Non Recurring(736)543  193  366  Others16,314  12,868  12,496  13,275  Total Operating Expenses -   -   -   -  Operating Income or Loss(1,289)16,344  12,693  2,137  Income from Continuing OperationsTotal Other Income/Expenses Net(865)302  110  657  Earnings Before Interest And Taxes(12)16,646  12,803  2,794  Interest Expense1,244  1,671  1,611  1,982  Income Before Tax(1,256)14,975  11,192  812  Income Tax Expense1,482  11,592  5,206  5,122  Minority Interest -   -   -   -  Net Income From Continuing Ops(2,738)3,383  5,986  (4,310)Non-recurring EventsDiscontinued Operations -   -   -   -  Extraordinary Items -   -   -   -  Effect Of Accounting Changes -   -   - ...
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GEOKINETICS INC Files SEC form 8-K, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Financial Statements and Exhibits

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GEOKINETICS INC Files SEC form 10-Q, Quarterly Report

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Forward Looking Statements Certain matters discussed in this report, except for historical information contained herein, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). When used in this report, words such as "anticipates," "believes," "expects," "estimates," "intends," "plans," "projects," and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company or management, identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include but are not limited to statements about business outlook for the year, backlog and bid activity, business strategy, and related financial performance and statements with respect to future events. These statements are based on certain assumptions made by the Company based on management's experience and perception of historical trends, industry conditions, market position, future operations, profitability, liquidity, backlog, capital resources and other factors believed to be appropriate. Management's expectations and assumptions regarding Company operations and other anticipated future developments are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements. These include risks relating to financial performance and results, job delays or cancellations, impact from severe weather conditions, the reductions in oil and gas prices, the continued disruption in worldwide financial markets, and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, or backlog not to be completed. Backlog consists of written orders and estimates of the Company's services which the Co...
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